Culture & Language
Ayyu Qassataq reflects on another successful Elders and Youth Conference
FAI hosted its 38th Annual Statewide Elders and Youth Conference last week. FAI vice president Ayyu Qassataq looked back on what made this year’s conference great.
Read MoreANLPAC’s listening session gives platform to Indigenous language speakers and their thoughts for language revitalization
During the Elders and Youth Conference, speakers of Indigenous Alaskan languages gathered to discuss what they can do to ensure that Indigenous language will continue to survive and flourish on their native lands.
Read MoreNative-owned business combines traditional Qaspeqs, other garments with modern materials
Naataq Gear is a “female-owned, Indigenous-owned business that was founded in 2018 here in Nome, Alaska.”
Read MoreCommunity-integrated, positive approach for youth suicide prevention
The Alaska Native Collaborative Hub for Research on Resilience and the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council partnered this month to host a webinar on suicide prevention among Alaska Native youth.
Read MoreShaktoolik community and archaeologist collaboration uncovers the past
Ongoing research is digging into the history of one of Alaska’s oldest archaeological sites.
Read MoreKawerak and NACTEC Receive Grant to Develop Careers In Six Trades
Earlier this month Kawerak and the Northwestern Alaskan Career and Technical Center, or NACTEC, co-received a five-year grant. This grant will allow them to develop careers for tribal members in the Bering Strait Region.
Read MoreDiomede Begins Construction of a New Grocery Store
The village of Diomede is coming together to build a new grocery store this summer. While the plans are still in development stages, community involvement is strong.
Read MoreLow Abundance of Fish Harms Norton Sound’s Commercial Fishing Season
The prospects are dim for this summer’s Norton Sound commercial fishing and crabbing seasons.
Read MoreKegoayah Kozga Library Reopens July 1st
On July 1st, the Kegoayah Kozga Library in Nome will reopen to the public, after a year of providing digital books and other services online.
Read MoreCarol Seppilu Named the 2020 AFN ‘Woman of Courage’
Earlier this month Seppilu completed the last of three long-distance runs on each of Nome’s roads, in the name of hope and suicide prevention. On Friday she achieved another milestone…
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